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About

Bridgeway is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a certified Community Development Financial Institution with a mission to make western Pennsylvania a thriving region for all by promoting economic opportunity and community revitalization. Bridgeway assists underserved populations by providing capital and education to ignite business and job growth, develop communities, support entrepreneurs and expand vital services that strengthen the region. Bridgeway serves 15 western Pennsylvania counties from its headquarters in Pittsburgh and satellite offices in Erie and Uniontown. Since 1990, Bridgeway has placed more than 1,260 loans and $177 million in capital directly into the region, supporting $470 million in additional investment and helping to create or retain more than 11,000 jobs. Bridgeway is certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Treasury Department. Bridgeway is rated by the Aeris Rating system for CDFI’s.

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Open Positions

Associate Director of Development

Bridgeway seeks an Associate Director of Development to assist in the organization’s grant writing and reporting functions. Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to help the organization capitalize and sustain its $7.7 million operating budget and $20+ million annual loan deployment goal. The position will report to the Chief Strategy and Development Officer.

Work with the Chief Strategy and Development Officer and other management to craft new initiatives that align with the organization’s mission and appeal to funders

Perform market and socioeconomic research on the need for new programs

Lead the writing and development of grant and investment requests

Build and manage a portfolio of investor relationships

Implement a mission-based performance system to help the organization monitor and achieve the social outcomes of its work and to communicate impact to investors

Identify and track Key Mission Indicators, such as dollars lent to entrepreneurs financed or number of jobs created, and create a feedback loop to ensure the organization is maximizing adherence to its mission

Ensure alignment between organizational performance and requirements of investors including foundations, banks, and state and federal agencies

Communicate investor expectations to team members to ensure the organization understands requirements and can meet performance benchmarks

Diversity Statement

Bridgeway is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff that is committed to working in a multicultural environment. Bridgeway values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Bridgeway does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its employment policies, programs, and activities.